Why does mint make water taste so cold? A scientist explains
You’ve just cleaned your teeth, you’re feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed.…
Should AI be allowed to resurrect the dead?
When Roro (not her real name) lost her mother to cancer, the grief felt bottomless.…
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most…
Do I have to rinse out my swimsuit after the pool? A textile scientist has the answer
Summer means sunshine, beach days, and afternoons by the pool … which means wearing swimwear…
The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term enshittification in 2023, he captured a pattern many…
Plant sex life is more complicated than you probably imagine
Humans like plants. We like seeing them change the colour of their leaves throughout the…
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research
Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They’ve just run off the path…
AI tools are being used to subject women in public life to online violence
The era of AI-assisted online violence is no longer looming. It has arrived. And it…
Why do so many love a good ghost story at Christmas? A psychologist explains
Christmas is usually seen as a time of light, warmth, and happiness. However, in Europe…